Now We Know Which Watch James Bond Will Wear In 'Skyfall'

Whatever you think of him, James Bond persists as a force in our
culture. In honor of this iconic fictional character, Christie’s
presents 50 Years of James Bond—The Auction.

Since our focus here on Longitude is watches, I’m pleased to
announce that two models, actually worn by actor Daniel Craig as
Agent 007 in the movies, will be included among the lots offered.
And one of those definitively answers the question, “What will
James Bond wear in Skyfall?”

Lot 45 (Traditional Sale): Daniel Craig wore
this exact Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean wristwatch
in Skyfall, a unique piece made in 42mm titanium for
Craig’s action scenes. It features a circular black dial with
Arabic quarters, luminous tapered baton, dot hour markers and
luminous hands, with a date indication. The co-axial escapement
is on view through the glazed caseback.

Craig’s Bond seem to be establishing a preference for watches
with this profile. Last time out, in Quantum of Solace,
he wore the Omega reference 2201.50 Seamaster Planet Ocean in
stainless steel.

Lot 37 (Online Sale): Daniel Craig wore
this Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean in the
movie Quantum of Solace. In a 42mm stainless steel
case with bracelet, it features a black dial with Arabic
quarters, luminous baton hour markers and luminous hands. It also
has a date indication, helium escape valve and engraved case
back. Inside ticks the George Daniels’ invention, the co-axial
escapement.

“Christie’s Presents 50 Years of James Bond – The Auction,” will
be conducted in 2 phases, totaling 50 lots. Both will feature
memorabilia from EON Productions, the Bond movies’ producer.
Thus, authenticity is, as 007 might say, “bullet-proof.”
Provenance adds to inherent commercial value – based on both
overall popularity of the James Bond character and Daniel Craig’s
portrayal of the world’s most famous gentleman agent.

The first 40 lots will be offered
by online-only auction, without reserve. You read that
right: No reserve!

An additional 10 lots will by invitation-only in
a traditional auction at Christie’s South Kensington,
celebrating Global James Bond Day. These are numbered lots
41-50.

Since his debut in Ian Fleming’s book Casino
Royale in 1953, the not-so-secret, secret agent James
Bond has had an impact on everything from cars, clothing and bon
mots, to watches.

So it’s likely no surprise that the star of this auction is a
2008 Aston Martin 6 Litre 12 DBDS 2-Door Coupe driven by Daniel
Craig in Quantum of Solace.

Other items included are a first edition book of
Fleming’s Dr. No, a belt with gold buckle worn by
Christopher Lee as Scaramanga in The Man with the Golden
Gun and a La Perla bathing suit worn by Daniel Craig in
Casino Royale. Yep, the auction includes swimwear.

All proceeds from the auctions will benefit 12 charities
including UNICEF (Roger Moore is an ambassador), Art Fund, ORBIS (Omega and
Daniel Craig are ambassadors), and ChildLine. If you’re near Christie’s South
Kensington from September 29th-October 4th,
all the lots will be on view. Admittance is free.